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Now that's a statement.

The Melbourne Storm finish 56-18 winners.

Their 23-match round one record lives on.

"They were ultra impressive in the first half, they have everything ... they've sent a message to the rest of the competition," Billy Slater said on Nine.

Isaiah Iongi has ensured he has something to remember from his debut for the Eels.

Once again Parramatta have had some joy down the left side and the fullback slide through the Storm defence.

Will Warbrick tried to hold him up but was unsuccessful.

Parramatta five their fans something to cheer about.

There was nothing special to this play, they just spread it through the hands and Will Penisini beat Nick Meaney who had rushed out.

Storm lead 56-12.

How many points can the Storm pile on today?

The reigning Dally M medallist Jahrome Hughes has now scored after the Storm once again spread the ball on the right at halfway.

Jack Howarth broke through before finding Hughes in the middle.

Storm lead 56-6.

Will Warbrick has taken an intercept and gone the length of the field!

It was all against the run of play because the Storm had been sloppy out of the sheds.

Ryley Smith and Zac Lomax gave chase but couldn't get near the Storm speedster.

Jake Tago had a nightmare earlier. A regulation kick from Harry Grant was fumbled by him.

Although he's clearly nursing a shoulder injury.

But when the Storm attacked the line, he tackled Xavier Coates out just before he put the ball down.

The second half has resumed and Parramatta look way better.

They had a break which almost lead to ab try but Melbourne's desperation stopped that.

St-George Illawarra have a released a statement after footage emerged on TikTok of a Dragons fan throwing a meat pie at a Bulldogs fan on Saturday.

"The Dragons are aware of a video circulating on social media depicting antisocial behaviour from a Dragons fan at last night's match against the Bulldogs at Nestrata Jubilee Stadium," the statement read.

"The Dragons condemn any such behaviour in the strongest terms and will assist the NRL in relation to any breaches of the NRL spectator code of conduct.

"The Dragons would like to sincerely apologise to the Bulldogs fan impacted by the incident. We will work with the Bulldogs to contact the fan and pass on our apologies directly.

"As a club, we want all fans, both home and away, to always feel safe at our games. Any behaviour that causes others not to feel safe will be acted upon.

"The Dragons would also like to stress that the behaviour of one individual should not detract from what was overall a very respectful sellout crowd with fans of both clubs supporting the match in a great spirit."